Customer Questions and Answers for Door Latch Strike by Whirlpool

The Door Latch Strike is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. This part ensures that the dishwasher door securely latches when closed, maintaining a tight seal to prevent water leakage during the wash cycle.

Causes of a bad door latch strike include wear and tear from frequent opening and closing of the dishwasher door, accidental impact that can bend or break the strike, or buildup of debris that interferes with proper latching.

Symptoms of a bad door latch strike include:

• Dishwasher door not latching securely
• Water leaking from the door during operation
• Difficulty in closing or opening the dishwasher door
• The dishwasher not starting because the door isn’t properly closed

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.